Status of Women in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials
Key result
CVD remains the leading cause of death in US women despite historical declines in men.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in American women, with mortality trends differing between genders over recent decades.
Population
American women with cardiovascular disease
Design
Review
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Implication
CVD remains leading cause of death in women; leaves open optimal sex-specific prevention strategies pending dedicated trials.
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Population
American women (general discussion on cardiovascular disease burden)
Highlights the significant and historically underappreciated burden of cardiovascular disease mortality in women compared to men.
Cite This Study
Kim et al. (2009) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in American women, with mortality rates historically remaining steady in women while declining in men until recently.